At a list price of$80, the Mohu Gateway Plus is one of the most expensive antennas I have looked at, but the bottom line is that it also has the best reception. Let's face it -- if you can't get the channels you want, it doesn't matter what a great price you paid. It's not worth it.

It's a bit large at 8.25 inches x 11.75 inches x 2.5 inches, and thanks to the included coaxial cable, you can put it up on a shelf up to 10 feet away from your TV. You don't have to use the stand, though, if you'd rather hang it near a window. 

The Gateway Plus's best extra feature is it includes four LEDs, so you can see how strong the signal is by moving it around your room. I wish more indoor antennas had this.

Put it all together, and you get an outstanding antenna. I highly recommend it. 

Mohu Gateway Plus features: Signal support: VHF/UHF | Coax cable length: 10 feet | Indoor | Reception range: 60 miles 

I found it hard to believe, but for only$20, the Best Buy Essentials Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna actually delivers great reception. It has absolutely no frills. You can't point it out, it has no amplifier, and it has no signal meter. It's just a simple 11.75-inch x 8.25-inch rectangle with an attached 10-foot coaxial cable. That's it. That's all.

But, nevertheless, this simple antenna does an excellent job of picking up TV channels within a range of about 35 miles. You can't beat its combination of price and reception. At the time of this writing, 86% of Best Buy customers who had purchased the Essentials Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna and left a review said they would recommend it to a friend. 

Best Buy Essentials Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna features: Signal support: VHF/UHF | Coax cable length: 10 feet | Indoor/outdoor: Indoor | Reception range: 35 miles

Over the last few years, I've become very fond of the ClearStream antenna family. The least expensive model with the best reception is this$70 ClearStream 2Max. It's my top pick for the best TV antenna overall due to its flexibility: It works just as well out in the woods as it does in a city.

You can install this figure-eight TV antenna either indoors or outdoors. It comes with a stand for indoor use and a 20-inch mast with a clamp for outdoor settings. As a nonamplified unit, you don't need an electrical outlet. Even without amplification, it has about a 60-mile range of reception. In contrast to many other antenna packages, it doesn't include a coaxial cable in its package.

Amazon reviewers note that the ClearStream 2Max is easy to install, features solid picture quality, and is a great value for the price.

ClearStream 2Max features: Signal support: VHF/UHF | Coax cable length: N/A | Indoor/outdoor: Both | Reception range: 70 miles 

Sometimes, smaller is better. The recently remodeled Mohu Leaf only costs$60, but it picks up many channels within its 60-mile range. It also comes with a 12-foot detachable cable. 

This is the antenna I recommend if you're living in a single room or a small apartment. It's also handy for watching TV on the go in an RV. Amazon reviewers report that they were satisfied with the size, ease of installation, and image quality of the Mohu Leaf antenna and liked that it had several options for hanging. However, customers noted that you have to hang it high for it to work best. But, then, that's true of all antennas. 

Mohu Leaf 50 features: Signal support: UHF and Hi-VHF | Coax cable length: 12 foot | Indoor/outdoor: Indoor | Reception range: 60 miles 

Another excellent small, flat indoor antenna is the Winegard FlatWave Amped FL5500A. This$50 antenna is more expensive than most flat antenna models but also gets better reception than most up to its range of about 50 miles. One Reddit user noted that they put the Winegard in their attic and said it "has worked great and has an in-line amplifier. Works great with HDHR and Plex." 

As an amplified model, it requires either a USB port or a wall socket for power. It has a 3-foot USB cable and a long 18.5-foot coaxial cable. 

Winegard FlatWave Amped FL5500A features: Signal support: VHF/UHF | Coax cable length: 6 feet | Indoor/outdoor: Indoor | Reception range: 50 miles